Wedding Readings About Dogs

I love my dog, I have probably got more pictures of her on my phone than I have any other human. She's not on the guest list for our wedding though because as beautiful as she is, she has feral tendancies, especially in a room full of her favourite people and an evening buffet containing sausages...

So, I was thinking about ways we could include her in the day without her being there in person, and I am toying with the idea of using a variation of one of these readings as the sentiment is so lovely.

What I Learned about Love, I Learned from my Dog by Anon

Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joy ride.

When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.

Run, romp, and play daily.

Be loyal.

Never pretend to be something you’re not.

If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.

When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by and nuzzle them gently.

Thrive on affection and enjoy back rubs and pats on your neck.

When you leave your yard, make it an adventure.

Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.

No matter how often you’re scolded, don’t pout – run right back and make friends.

On cold nights, curl up together in front of a crackling fire.

When you’re excited, speak up.

When you’re happy, dance around and wag your entire body.

Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.

Leave room in your schedule for a good nap.

Always give one another a friendly greeting.

If it’s not wet and sloppy, it’s not a real kiss.

And most importantly, Love each other unconditionally.

Falling in Love is Like Owning a Dog – by Taylor Mali

On cold winter nights, love is warm.It lies between you and lives and breathes and makes funny noises. Love can wake you up all hours of the night with its needs.

Love can give you a sense of security: When you’re walking down the street late at night and you have a leash on love, no one is going to mess with you.

Love needs to be fed so it will grow and stay healthy.

Love does not like being left alone for long. But come home and love is always happy to see you.

Love may break a few things accidentally in its passion for life, but you can never be mad at love for long. Love leaves you little surprises here and there.

Love makes messes. Sometimes you just want to get love fixed. Sometimes you want to roll up a piece of newspaper and swat love on the nose, But then love gives you big kisses, and you laugh at the little things. Sometimes love just wants to play. Running you around the block, leaving you panting. It pulls you in several different directions at once, or winds around and around you, until you’re all wound up and can’t move.

And love brings you together. People who have nothing in common but love stop and talk and greet each other on the street.

Most importantly, love needs love, and lots of it. And in return, love loves you, and never stops.